Fair Committee Seeks County Backing to Bring Carnival, Boost Fairgrounds Curb Appeal

Oct 13, 2025

The Chaffee County Fair Committee requested a county guarantee of $140,000 to secure a carnival and other improvements at the fairgrounds, citing rising attendance, rental demand and the need to shift some operating costs off the volunteer budget.

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The Chaffee County Fair Committee told county commissioners it needs a county guarantee to book a carnival and expand the county fair's attraction and revenue base. The committee asked for a $140,000 guarantee the commissioners could make available so the committee could contract a carnival and use gate and vendor revenues to offset the county advance.

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